Species in the Spotlight: North Atlantic Right Whale
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Facing a variety of man-made threats, North Atlantic right whales were listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1970. Once the right whale to hunt, these giants are now the right whales to save.
Saving Wild Atlantic Salmon
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Wild Atlantic salmon are vanishing from our rivers. Just like our mountains and streams, salmon are part of Maine's legacy. Fortunately, that’s not lost on the people leading wide-scale conservation efforts. Find out what you can do to help.
Students and Scientists Partner for Sea Turtle Prosperity
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NOAA scientists work with students from Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy to conduct research on Hawaiian green sea turtles on Hawai‘i island.
Alaska's Pollock Fishery: A Model of Sustainability
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Alaska pollock is the second largest fishery in the world and the biggest in the United States by volume. It’s worth an estimated $1.9 billion, supporting nearly 30,000 U.S. jobs. It’s also recognized worldwide for being well-managed and sustainable.
Reeling to Rebuilding: Success for West Coast Groundfish Fisheries
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Collaborative research between NOAA Fisheries and the commercial/sport fishing community has proven a recipe for success in the West Coast groundfish fishery. Nine of 10 overfished stocks have been rebuilt since 2000, and the future looks bright.
Species in the Spotlight
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Tyonek: One Year Later
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One year ago, a four-week-old male beluga whale stranded on a mudflat near Trading Bay in Cook Inlet, Alaska. He is part of an endangered population of beluga whales. A year after his rescue, he is thriving at SeaWorld San Antonio.
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Killer Whales at Night: Helping Protect Southern Residents
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Little is known about what killer whales do at night. To learn more, scientists use suction cup tags called DTAGs that can monitor whales’ nighttime behavior and responses to noise. Learn how this new information could help better protect the whales.
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Species in the Spotlight: North Atlantic Right Whale
5:00
Facing a variety of man-made threats, North Atlantic right whales were listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1970. Once the right whale to hunt, these giants are now the right whales to save.
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Leatherback Turtles: Understanding the Pacific Population
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Leatherbacks have some of the longest migrations of any animal on Earth. Scientists study their movements using satellite tags and their diets using camera tags. Learn where they go, what they eat, and how to help this highly endangered species.
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Species in the Spotlight: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale
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There are five populations of beluga whales in Alaska, but only the Cook Inlet population is endangered. This video spotlights the different research projects underway to help recover this species, and how you can help.
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Species in the Spotlight: White Abalone Recovery
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One of eight abalone species in California, white abalone is critically endangered. Find out what scientists are doing to bring back this iconic sea snail in Southern California.
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Species in the Spotlight: Atlantic Salmon
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The Atlantic salmon is the only species of salmon native to the east coast of the U.S. Once celebrated as the “king of fish,” only 1% of the historic population remains. This video spotlights efforts to recover their population, and how you can help.
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Species In The Spotlight: Hawaiian Monk Seal
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Predation, marine debris, starvation, disease and fisheries interactions are the main threats to the critically low population of Hawaiian Monk seals.
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Species in the Spotlight: Pacific Leatherback Turtle
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Critically low populations of Pacific Leatherback sea turtles have put them in the spotlight for increased aid and attention. These sea turtles suffer from many threats. Find out what NOAA is doing and what you can do to help recover them.
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Habitat Restoration at NOAA: 25 Years
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Restoring wetlands, rivers, or corals reefs from natural or human-induced degradation is the focus of NOAA's Restoration Center, which is celebrating it's 25th year in existence.
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Treasuring the Choptank: Residents and Scientists Envision a Healthier Chesapeake Bay
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On Maryland's Eastern Shore, NOAA and partners are conducting science, restoring habitat, and working with community organizations to help residents develop and implement their vision for a healthy Choptank River.
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Repairing the Reef: West Hawai’i Focuses on Habitat
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On Hawai’i Island, NOAA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy, local communities, government agencies, non-profit organizations and businesses to restore habitat and improve coral reef health along with other natural and cultural resources.
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Discover the Deep-Sea Corals of Maine
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Scientists with NOAA Fisheries discover deep-sea coral gardens close to shore (25 miles) and shallow (700 feet). Unknown until 2014, these Gulf of Maine spots abound with corals, cod, and a snapping goosefish. Look out!
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Restoring Native Shellfish: The Kenneth K. Chew Shellfish Hatchery
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The Olympia oyster is the only oyster species native to the Pacific Northwest coast of the U.S. Populations are down and habitat is depleted for these oysters, and this new native shellfish hatchery has come online to help recover their populations.
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Healthy Habitat: The Foundation of America's Seafood and Fisheries
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Healthy habitat is the foundation of our nation's seafood and fisheries. Habitat provides important feeding and breeding grounds for fish and protected species and without healthy habitat, we cannot sustain the fisheries that will feed Americans now.
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Renewed Passage: Buzzards Bay to the Acushnet River
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Learn how NOAA Fisheries and its partners installed a "nature-like" fishway on the Acushnet River in Massachusetts to improve habitat and help migrating herring access prime spawning grounds.
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A River Reborn: Restoring Salmon Habitat Along the Duwamish River
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The Boeing Company worked with NOAA under a Natural Resource Damage Assessment to restore habitat harmed by historical industrial activities on the Lower Duwamish River. Learn how the project will benefit the community, fish, and wildlife.
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Celebrating Sea Turtles
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Happy Turtle Week everyone (June 10-16)! In celebration, NOAA Fisheries invites you to sit back and enjoy this 60-second montage of sea turtles in their natural habitat.
